Philippine Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health

Ficus sp. Print

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Family Moraceae
Common name: Not provided
Local name: orukay
Indication: for dysentery
Plant part used: root
Method of Preparation: Obtain 3 pieces each of white and red roots, about 9 inches long. Wash roots well. Soak roots for 5 minutes in half a pitcher of drinking water.
Direction for use: Drink 1 glass thrice a day before meals until one is well.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Mabajen EP
Place gathered: Samar, Basey, Barangay Guirang, Basey Watershed
Gathered by / Date gathered: Luceriano RP
Abstracted by: QuitainA
Date abstracted: Mar-14
Province: Samar Island

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